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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin wants to "chat" with Atlanta-based Delta as Georgia lawmakers threaten to block the renewal of a major tax break for the airline over its decision to cut ties with the National Rifle Association.

“Decades ago, Birmingham lost out on the opportunity to be home to Delta Airlines because we made our own mistakes. Today, I’m stressing that it’s a new day in our community and that Birmingham is open for business.

"If a state is not embracing their corporate community due to closed-minded politics, Birmingham is just a short flight away.

"I encourage Delta Airlines to consider Birmingham, where we put people first.”